Vuvuzelas are a World Cup distraction

Not many people knew what a vuvuzela was until the 2010 World Cup started. If you haven’t been watching, a vuvuzela is a horn-type instrument used in South Africa during soccer matches. There is quite a bit of controversy over these simple horns.

A lot of the players, coaches and fans are complaining about the noise coming from these horns. South Africans believe it is a beautiful sound, but to most people it sounds like there are 1,000 bees constantly swarming around your head.

Some argue if they were to ban these instruments, it would take away from the South African culture. That may be true, but there are things we must think about other than just culture.

The players are having trouble communicating with each other and their coaches. Among these players are some of the best in the world, so people are taking what they have to say very seriously. A lot of fans who are at the games can’t hear the commentating due to the noise.

Fans not at the games are complaining as well. If you are watching it on TV, all you can hear is the constant buzzing sound for the 90 minutes of play.

Personally, I can’t stand it, and a lot of my friends think the same thing. I think they should be taken away, so the players can just play the game without these distractions.